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Following in his uncle's footsteps, Owen Heinecke is living a lifelong dream at OU

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Sep 6, 2025; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Owen Heinecke (38) reacts in front of Michigan Wolverines offensive lineman Greg Crippen (51) during the second half at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Sep 6, 2025; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Owen Heinecke (38) reacts in front of Michigan Wolverines offensive lineman Greg Crippen (51) during the second half at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Cory Heinecke was watching OU-Michigan with his family and close friends from his Houston home when his nephew, Owen Heinecke, flew by an offensive lineman and tackled quarterback Bryce Underwood for a 5-yard loss during the third quarter of Oklahoma’s 24-13 win over the Wolverines. 

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